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The debate in today’s @Europarl_EN plenary on @IsabellaLovin’s Report on the implementation of the Multi-Annual Plan for the Baltic Sea highlighted the urgent need to restore and protect the Baltic ecosystem. We share a common objective: reversing the decline threatening the https://t.co/A2C8vgOyAI #BalticSea #Ecosystem #EnvironmentalProtection #EE #LV #LT

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Protests organized by Surfers Against Sewage are taking place across the South of England, calling for greater action to combat sewage pollution, with demonstrators highlighting the severe impact on water quality, public health, and the need for government accountability and infrastructure investment from water companies. #SewagePollution #CleanWater #EnvironmentalProtection #GB #ENG

Protests across the South demand action on sewage pollution
BBC 3w

Protests organized by Surfers Against Sewage across the South are demanding urgent action against sewage pollution, with participants highlighting the adverse health effects of contaminated waters while water companies claim they are investing in infrastructure improvements amidst broader environmental challenges. #SewagePollution #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalProtection #GB #ENG

Protests across the South demand action on sewage pollution
BBC 3w

Protests across the South, organized by Surfers Against Sewage, are demanding greater action against sewage pollution, as demonstrators highlight the detrimental impact on water quality and public health, while water companies assert they are investing in improvements but call for shared responsibility in addressing the issue. #SewagePollution #CleanWater #EnvironmentalProtection #GB

Protests across the South demand action on sewage pollution
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Warning signs against swimming have been posted at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites due to water safety concerns, prompting the government to monitor six new locations for contamination, despite most existing sites, like the River Wharfe, being rated "poor" for water quality linked to sewage and pollution, as campaigners strive to improve conditions through increased oversight and pressure on water companies. #WaterQuality #RiverBathing #EnvironmentalProtection #GB #ENG #LDN #OXS #SUF #YOR #SHRO

'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced

The Corporate Europe Observatory report reveals that proposed EU legislation would expedite approvals for "strategic" projects, potentially allowing them to bypass environmental reviews, thereby benefiting fossil fuel companies and undermining environmental protections amid the ongoing energy crisis. #EnvironmentalProtection #EnergyTransition #SustainableDevelopment #EU #SE #IE #DK #US

EU faces backlash over plan to fast-track polluting projects

Water purity in Europe is concerning, with significant groundwater pollution especially in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Czech Republic, where over 20% of groundwater is in poor chemical status due to harmful substances, highlighting the critical need for improved sanitation and the challenges posed by nitrates and pesticides amidst substantial investments in water quality management. #WaterQuality #Groundwater #EnvironmentalProtection #BE #DE #LU #CZ #FI #IS #NL #NO #CH #UK #MD #GE #AL #LV #LT #RO

Where in Europe is tap water the most and least safe?

Groundwater quality in Europe is concerning, with Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Czech Republic experiencing significant pollution, as over 20% of the EU's groundwater is classified as having poor chemical status due to harmful substances, and while European investments in water sanitation show promise, issues like pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics remain serious threats. #WaterQuality #Groundwater #EnvironmentalProtection #BE #DE #LU #CZ #FI #IS #NL #NO #CH #GB #MD #GE #AL #LV #LT #RO

Where in Europe is tap water the most and least safe?
Novinky 4w

Sir David Attenborough, ikonická postava přírodopisných dokumentů a zapálený ochránce životního prostředí, dnes oslavuje své sté narozeniny a připomíná svou více než 70letou kariéru, během níž se významně podílel na zvyšování povědomí o klimatických změnách a ochraně přírody. #DavidAttenborough #EnvironmentalProtection #NatureConservation

David Attenborough slaví 100. narozeniny
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Eine Studie hat gezeigt, dass das Grundwasser im Einzugsgebiet des Oberrheins, das rund fünf Millionen Menschen versorgt, stark durch Pestizide, Arzneimittelrückstände und PFAS belastet ist, wobei an 59 Prozent der Messstellen Trinkwassergrenzwerte überschritten wurden, was auf die intensive Nutzung der Region durch Industrie, Landwirtschaft und Haushalte hinweist. #GroundwaterQuality #WaterPollution #EnvironmentalProtection

Arzneimittel, PFAS, Pestizide: So stark ist das Grundwasser am Oberrhein belastet
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The Council of State halted the urgent expropriation of private property in six villages near Akbelen in Muğla, Turkey, citing a lack of urgency and potential irreversible harm, a decision welcomed by local villagers who demand further judicial action against mining-related expropriations and the release of a protestor recently detained. #Turkey #LandRights #EnvironmentalProtection #TR

Danıştay, Akbelen'deki acele kamulaştırmaları durdurdu - BBC News Türkçe

Sei organizzazioni avvertono che il governo italiano rischia di approvare una legge illegittima sulla caccia, contraria alle direttive europee, con potenziali sanzioni per i cittadini, mentre l'opposizione chiede trasparenza e il ritiro del disegno di legge, considerando le sue implicazioni un grave errore ideologico. #IllegalLegislation #EnvironmentalProtection #GovernmentTransparency

"Lettera Ue al governo contro la riforma della caccia". Le associazioni svelano i richiami di Bruxelles

Experts warn that growing tourism to Antarctica, driven by 'last chance tourism' amid melting ice, poses significant risks of ecological contamination, highlighted by a recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, prompting calls for stricter regulations to protect this fragile environment. #Antarctica #Ecotourism #EnvironmentalProtection #AR #CV #HN #US #JP #AQ

Boom in 'last chance tourism' is huge risk to fragile Antarctica

Las organizaciones ambientalistas han presentado un amparo colectivo con más de 850.000 firmas en Argentina para frenar la reforma de la Ley de Glaciares, argumentando que esta permite proyectos mineros en áreas previamente protegidas, lo que pone en riesgo la seguridad hídrica y contradice compromisos internacionales. #Glaciers #EnvironmentalProtection #ArgentinaLaw

Más de 850.000 firmas ante la Justicia argentina contra la reforma de la Ley de Glaciares
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Regulators have warned that corrosion-related failures in a North Sea pipeline could lead to gas leaks and pose significant fire and explosion risks on the Beryl Alpha platform, prompting improvement notices to companies Wood Group and Apache, both of which are taking action to resolve the issues. #SafetyRegulations #OilAndGas #EnvironmentalProtection #GB

Warning failure to maintain North Sea pipe 'could cause explosion'

A wildfire has engulfed 50 to 60 hectares of forest on Saurüsselkopf in the Chiemgau Alps, threatening a drinking water protection area that serves 30,000 residents, prompting local officials to declare a disaster and request aerial assistance due to the extremely steep terrain. #Wildfire #EnvironmentalProtection #DisasterResponse

Waldbrand am Berg - 50 Hektar in Flammen - WELT
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A devastating forest fire continues to blaze at Saurüsselkopf in the Chiemgau Alps, threatening a drinking water source for 30,000 residents, leading to a declared state of emergency as firefighters struggle with access due to the steep terrain while aerial support is being provided by multiple helicopters. #Wildfire #DisasterResponse #EnvironmentalProtection

Bayern: Waldbrand am Saurüsselkopf - Trinkwasserquelle bedroht
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N-tv Apr 27

The article discusses the plight of a humpback whale, affectionately named "Timmy" or "Hope," stranded in the Baltic Sea, highlighting the initial consensus among experts that its survival was unlikely, and contrasting this with Umweltminister Till Backhaus's transformation from accepting its fate to becoming the public face of rescue efforts amid protests and social media backlash, raising questions about his motivations, including potential political aspirations. #WhaleConservation #EnvironmentalProtection #MarineWildlife #DE #US

Begleitet das Tier bis zum Ende: Warum wurde Till Backhaus zum obersten Walretter?

A recent cleanup initiative at Iguaçu National Park removed 383 kg of coins, a practice by tourists that poses environmental risks by contaminating the water and harming aquatic life, highlighting the need for increased awareness and enforcement against this illegal activity. #EnvironmentalProtection #Sustainability #Conservation #BR

Ação retira 383kg de moedas jogadas nas Cataratas do Iguaçu
PULZO Apr 27

In response to illegal operations and severe air pollution concerns in the Mochuelo area of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia, environmental authorities have suspended two metal foundries that emitted dangerous pollutants, with support from the National Army, highlighting the urgent need for improved air quality and community protection in a region already burdened by various sources of contamination. #EnvironmentalProtection #AirQuality #Colombia #CO #BR

Cierre de dos empresas en Bogotá: salen a flote graves razones para decisión sin reversa en abril